Product introduction：

Vitamin B5, is also known as pantothenic acid. It belongs to the vitamin group, and it’s one of the most important vitamins for human life.

Vitamin B5 was initially discovered by Chemist Roger J. Williams during his studies on the vitamin B complex and yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae growth in 1931. The word pantothenic comes from the Greek “pantou,” meaning everywhere. Vitamin B5 could be found in almost all plant and animal foods to some degree, because the vitamin is found in all living cells. The best sources are beef, chicken, organ meats, fortified cereals, and some vegetables. 

What is application of Vitamin B5?

Pantothenic acid is sold as a supplement purported to help dozens of conditions, from allergies and dandruff to leg cramps and arthritis.

Considering the extensive distribution of vitamin B5 in the nature, few people shall have deficiency for it.

Vitamin B5 is widely used in cosmetic products. Vitamin B5 is often added to hair and skin products, as well as makeup. Dexpanthenol, a chemical made from B5, is used in creams and lotions designed to moisturize the skin. B5 can help add volume and sheen to the hair. It’s also said to improve the texture of hair that is damaged by styling or chemicals.

It can also be applied to the skin to relieve itchiness and promote healing from skin conditions, such as: eczema, insect bites, poison ivy and diaper rash. Dexpanthenol has also been used to prevent and treat skin reactions from radiation therapy.

How much vitamin B5 do we need?

As with most nutrients, the recommended intake of vitamin B5 varies by age. For infants, 2mg would be totally enough. As for children from 1 year to 14 years or older, the recommended daily allowances would be proportionally increased from 2mg to 5mg.

As long as you eat a balanced and healthy diet that incorporates a variety of foods, it’s unlikely you’ll ever suffer from vitamin B5 deficiency or need to use supplements.

How is Vitamin B5 used in medicines supplements?

People take vitamin B5 supplements and derivatives to help with a range of conditions.These conditions include but not limited to:

• Skin conditions: acne, burning, baldness, wound healing
• Immune system disease: allergies,
• Brain disease: ADHD, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression
• Digest system disease: celiac disease, colitis

What is the benefits of Vitamin B5?

Vitamin B5 is one of eight B vitamins. All B vitamins help you convert the protein, carbohydrates, and fats you eat into energy. Vitamin B5 helps human body make blood cells and convert food into energy.

Besides, Vitamin B5 could synthesize cholesterol and form stress-related hormones, as well as form red blood cells.